通常需要明确 “警告的对象”(sb.)和 “警告的内容”(sth.),常见结构:
1、 warn sb. about sth. (警告某人关于某事)
2、 warn about sth. (就某事发出警告,省略对象时通常指“向公众/大众警告”)
通过不同场景的例子理解用法:
1、 安全/危险提醒
The police warned us about the pickpockets in the crowded market.
(警察提醒我们注意拥挤市场里的扒手。)
She warned her kids about playing near the busy road.
(她警告孩子们不要在繁忙的马路边玩耍。)
2、 健康/生活建议
The doctor warned him about the risks of drinking too much coffee.
(医生警告他过量喝咖啡的风险。)
Parents often warn teenagers about the dangers of drug use.
(父母常提醒青少年吸毒的危害。)
3、 天气/灾害预警
The weather service warned about a severe storm approaching the coast.
(气象部门就即将袭击海岸的强风暴发出警告。)
We were warned about possible flooding in low-lying areas.
(我们被提醒注意低洼地区可能发生的洪水。)
4、 抽象/社会问题
Experts warn about the negative effects of social media on mental health.
(专家就社交媒体对心理健康的负面影响发出警告。)
需注意与 warn against 的区别:
warn against (doing) sth.:强调“警告某人不要做某事”(直接反对某行为)。
例:The teacher warned us against cheating in the exam.(老师警告我们不要考试作弊。)
warn about sth.:强调“提醒某人注意某事物的风险”(客观指出问题)。
例:The teacher warned us about the consequences of cheating.(老师提醒我们注意作弊的后果。)